We already know that the last series of bailouts has been viewed with skepticism by the rest of the world. The bailouts have been seen as either an example of U.S. hypocrisy when insisting on deregulated markets in treaties or an admission of the failure of the U.S. guiding financial policies.

"Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Agreement, a Member shall not be prevented from taking measures for prudential reasons, including for the protection of investors, depositors, policy holders or persons to whom a fiduciary duty is owed by a financial service supplier, or to ensure the integrity and stability of the financial system. Where such measures do not conform with the provisions of the Agreement, they shall not be used as a means of avoiding the Member's commitments or obligations under the Agreement."